Therapeutics Biologist - DoD R&D Onsite Lead

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Biologist to provide onsite support at DTRA in Fort Belvoir, VA. The role focuses on scientific and project management work to advance biological threat therapeutics and defense-related research within a DoD framework.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in biology or related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain a DoW Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility. Onsite work is required, with up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology/Toxicology, Bioengineering, or related field.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work onsite at Fort Belvoir and in a dynamic DoD environment.
• Ability to obtain DoW Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Experience with biological threat therapeutics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and project management support for biological threat therapeutics.
• Prepare technical documentation across project life cycle: topic drafting/solicitation, literature reviews, landscape analyses, proposal reviews, technical support, and project management.
• Review proposals, technical reports, experimental or theoretical techniques, scientific studies, and SOWs for technical validity.
• Assist leadership with decision making analysis and set program priorities ensuring portfolios map to goals.
• Travel 10–30% may be required.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Onsite work

Security clearance eligibility

DoD environment familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Biologist to provide onsite support at DTRA in Fort Belvoir, VA. The role focuses on scientific and project management work to advance biological threat therapeutics and defense-related research within a DoD framework.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's in biology or related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain a DoW Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility. Onsite work is required, with up to 30% travel.